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Imaging (noun) means the process or technology of producing images of things that can't normally be seen, especially inside the body. Example: “Satellite imaging lets scientists watch how a glacier changes from year to year.”
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The process or technology of producing images of things that can't normally be seen, especially inside the body.
"Satellite imaging lets scientists watch how a glacier changes from year to year."
"The hospital's new imaging center offers MRI and CT scans."
"Medical imaging helped doctors spot the tumor early."
How to use imaging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsing technology (like scans or satellites) to create pictures of things that are otherwise hidden from view.
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medical imaging
satellite imaging
imaging technology
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Frequently asked questions
What does “imaging” mean?
The word “imaging” means the process or technology of producing images of things that can't normally be seen, especially inside the body. In plain terms, using technology (like scans or satellites) to create pictures of things that are otherwise hidden from view.
How do you use “imaging” in a sentence?
Here is “imaging” used in a sentence: “The hospital's new imaging center offers MRI and CT scans.”
What part of speech is “imaging”?
“Imaging” is a noun.
Is “imaging” a common word?
“Imaging” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'imaging' and 'imagining'?
They are different words that are easily confused because they look and sound similar. 'Imaging' means producing images, especially in medicine or technology, while 'imagining' means forming a picture or idea in your mind.
What is 'medical imaging'?
Medical imaging is the use of technology to produce pictures of the inside of the body for diagnosis or treatment. It includes techniques such as X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, and CT scans.
What is the difference between 'imaging' and a 'scan'?
Imaging is the general process or field of producing internal images, while a scan is a single specific procedure or its result. A scan is one instance of imaging, whereas imaging is the broader activity.
What is 'imaging' in computing?
In computing, imaging can mean creating an exact copy, or 'image', of a disk or system so it can be stored or duplicated. This differs from the medical sense but shares the idea of capturing a complete representation.
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